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The Funny Thing about Depression D
epression affects nearly 20 million Americans, yet is one of the most misunderstood afflic- tions plaguing our society today. Why is this? According to Jayne Haines, author of the book Cry for the Moon, “There may be an element of denial associated with depression, perhaps because its effects can sometimes come and go. There also seems to be a dose of embarrassment associated with admitting the condition exists.”
Haines states that in many circumstances, unless a trau- matic event occurs as a result of depression, the details of its existence remain a well-protected family secret. What steps can be taken to help a family member who is depressed? “First of all,” says Haines, “encouraging that person to get a diagnosis is advised. They may be merely acting depressed due to a job crisis or the loss of a loved one. Or they could actually be clinically depressed.” Medi- cation is oftentimes beneficial, and taking it as prescribed is crucial. There are also natural remedies, nutritional supple- ments and meditation to help fend off depression. Counsel- ing for the entire family can work wonders to help maintain family balance and open lines of communication. “And if you fear that there is an emergency on the horizon that could be a result of depression for you or someone else,” says Haines, “there are crisis hotlines available in most areas.”
“Depression is not a disease to take lightly,” she adds. “It will not disappear if ignored, and should be recognized and dealt with for the benefit of all who it affects, directly or indirectly.”
Author Jayne Haines taps into her experience living with a depressed parent as a child in her new children’s novel, Cry for the Moon. Haines addresses this family dynamic in an uplifting and encouraging way to give hope to young read- ers who share similar family dynamics. See ad on page 17.
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DO DARK CHOCOLATE SKIN TREATMENTS REALLY WORK?
by Charlene Handel U
ntil recently no one had
dreamed of using chocolate in skin care treatments. From head to toe it is the latest craze in the skin care indus- try. Spas are offering chocolate bathes, chocolate pedicures and chocolate masks. The assembly lines are humming with many cosmetic and skin care manufacturers making new chocolate makeup and lotions. Why? Because chocolate is one of the most nourishing
food known to man. It contains calcium, potassium, sodi- um, magnesium, iron, zinc, copper, vitamins A1, B1, B2, C, D, E, phosphorous and chromium. In addition to this, it also contains a polyphenol called epicatechin which is a natural antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant that helps to guard cells from free radical damage which causes skin to age. And let us not forget the cocoa butter present in choco- late. The benefits from all this are skin softening, wrinkle smoothing and skin rejuvenation. And the anti-oxidant properties prevent the free radicals from causing damage to the skin’s elastin and collagen strands.
Charlene Handel, Certified Holistic Esthetician, is the owner of Skin Fitness, Etc. located at 5825 Avenida Encinas # 107 in Carlsbad, CA. Her clients have been enjoying her Hot Chocolate Facial with great results. Call 760-438-4600 or visit
SkinFitnessEtc.com to book your appointment or pur- chase a gift certificate for your Valentine. See ad on page 11.
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